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Title
Jardine's Basilyst
Description
A basilyst is an obstetric tool used to extract a still-born foetus from the womb of the mother. The spiral tip is used to pierce the skull of the foetus and the progs on either side then clamped around the head. The foetus is then gradually guided out of the womb.
This particular basilyst was designed by former Professor of Midwifery at St Mungo's College, Robert Jardine.
This particular basilyst was designed by former Professor of Midwifery at St Mungo's College, Robert Jardine.
Creator
Unknown
Date
c. 1900s
Identifier
2014/3.1
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Materials
metal
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